BARBARA EVELYN HARDER

Barbara Evelyn Harder of Youngsville, NY, a retired school nurse, died on January 8, 2013 at home. She was 70.

She was born April 17, 1942 in Jersey City, NJ. She was a school nurse for 27 years at the former Jeff-Youngsville Central School, and later at Sullivan West Central School.

Barbara was very community minded; she was a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, a member of the chorus, the Ladies Guild, and a parish council member of the church. She served on the St. George/St. Francis Cemetery Committee. She was a member of the Western Sullivan Library and served on the Board of Directors.

Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to all those in need. She enjoyed spending time with her dear friends, whether it was traveling to Long Beach Island, or playing cards. Barbara was a loving grandmother to her five grandchildren, always trying to attend all of their functions and just being with them.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Bradley Harder; her son, Bradley Harder II (Cindy); her daughter, Cheryl Graham (JP); her sister, Frances Fenten; her brother, Robert Terraciano; her mother-in-law, Aldona Harder; five grandchildren: Ryan and Kayla Graham and Anna, Adam and Austin Harder.

Friends may call on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, Jeffersonville, NY from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 11, 2013 at St. Francis Church, Youngsville, NY at 11 a.m. Father Ignatius Vu will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Youngsville, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Church, the American Cancer Society or the charity of one's choice.